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#9A982D — Citron
#9A982D is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 59° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #9A982D
- fcfbf3
- f1f0cf
- e6e5aa
- dcda86
- d1cf62
- c7c43d
- a5a330
- 817f25
- 5c5b1b
- 383710
- 141406
Color schemes using #9A982D
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#9A982D FAQ
What color is #9A982D?
#9A982D is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 59 degrees, 55% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9A982D?
#9A982D is rgb(154, 152, 45) in RGB, hsl(59, 55%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 71%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9A982D?
White text on this background reaches 3.04:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.9:1.
What colors go well with #9A982D?
Its direct complement is #2D2F9A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2D659A and #622D9A gives you contrast without the vibration.